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Making the decision to find help is hard enough. We are a group of Licensed Professional Counselors and we are here to walk beside you as you find your way to a better and more fulfilling life. At Be Free Counseling, we are on mission to provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy that empowers individuals to heal and break free from the lasting impacts of trauma, as well as other life challenges. We are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can share their stories.

Through specialized and trauma-informed approaches such as EMDR and CBT we specialize in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression, while guiding each person on their own unique journey. We believe that healing is possible. Together, we will collaborate on how to best move forward and improve your well-being.

Insurance and Fees

We are in network with the following plans in Ohio:

• Aetna
• Anthem / BCBS
• Oscar
• Ohio Healthy (Ohio Healthy Preferred and Ohio Healthy Network only)
• UBH/UMR
• United Healthcare

Self pay is $220 per 55 minute appointment. There is a 50% discount available to self pay clients paying in full at the time of service. Unfortunately, we do not accept Medicaid or Medicare plans at this time.

We do not complete paperwork related to emotional support animals, FMLA, short or long term disability, medical leave, unemployment, housing, or legal matters. Please know that additional fees will apply if your clinician is subpoenaed to go to court on your behalf.

Cancellation Policy

Our time is valuable, but we understand that things come up. If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, we require that you notify us at least 24 hours prior to the start of your scheduled appointment (we can be reached via email, phone or through encrypted message via the client portal). **If you cancel or reschedule with less than the 24 hour notice, you will be charged the $50 late cancellation/no show fee for the missed appointment.**

Temporary Circumstances

Listen in to Temporary Circumstances, a free resource on mental health, on this website or your favorite podcast platform. On the podcast, licensed professionals discuss many matters on mental health, focus on de-bunking myths and uncommon topics, and share education on mental health and wellness.
Temporary Circumstances podcast was inspired by Olena’s former mentor and boss, Bill Mason. Bill tragically passed away in 2019 but Olena was not ready to let go of the idea of doing a podcast on mental health. The name was inspired by the idea that helped Olena get through difficult times – the idea that everything in life is temporary, and this [pain] too, shall pass. Joined by her co-host, Cora Mayfield, the counselors discuss many topics surrounding mental health on the podcast.

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Verify Our Licenses

You can verify the licenses of all our counselors through the Ohio Counselor Board’s License Verification Portal.
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Anthony “Tony” Saracina

LPCC., MS.

Anthony “Tony” Saracina is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Supervisor Designation, bringing 30 years of experience in helping children, teens, and adults navigate life’s challenges.

Specialties

• Trauma and PTSD
  
• Veterans
  
• Anxiety
  
• Depression
  
• College students and other life transitions
  
• Parent education
  
• Geriatrics
  
• Stress management
  
• Telehealth

Education

• Master’s in College and Community Counseling from the University of Akron

Tony specializes in creating a safe, supportive space where clients can address anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. Whether it’s your child struggling to express their emotions or you feeling stuck in stress and self-doubt, Tony’s compassionate approach can guide you toward healing and resilience. Tony leans on CBT, solution focused therapy, and person – centered approaches among other modalities. Tony works with children, adolescents, and adults (10 years old and up).

Olena S. Miller

LPCC., MS., MA.

Olena is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and the owner of Be Free Counseling. Olena finds that her niche is helping clients who are tired of feeling stuck, falling into the same old patterns, or reliving the past.  Specializing in trauma, PTSD, and the use of EMDR, Olena has experience working with childhood trauma, abuse and neglect, medical trauma, sexual assault trauma, first responders, veterans, motor vehicle accident victims, domestic violence victims, gun violence survivors and more.

Specialties

• Childhood trauma
• Abuse and neglect
• Chronic PTSD
• Acute PTSD
• Medical trauma
• Gun violence trauma
• Sexual assault trauma
• Domestic violence trauma
• Stress management
• Telehealth

Education

• B.A. in Psychology from Ohio University
• M.A. in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University

After going through Adverse Childhood Experiences, Olena was drawn into the mental health field to learn more about people and human behavior. When she was still an intern, Olena was trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Processing) for the treatment of trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), which quickly became her specialty. She believes in figuring out and treating the root cause of client concerns, rather than giving clients band-aids for your issues. In addition to EMDR, Olena also leans on person centered, somatic therapies, and is IFS informed. Although Olena has a degree in forensic psychology, she is not a licensed forensic psychologist and Be Free Counseling does not provide forensic psychology services.